Visions Sept-Nov 2011

Cherokee County, Georgia
Where Metro Meets the Mountains
Chamber of Commerce
Volume 11
E-News
September-November 2011
Try It Local Launching

in Cherokee County
Discount program brings savings of 40-90% off retail
services, restaurants and more, supports local busiAs part of its ongoing commitment to the local business community,
the Chamber is launching Try It Local, an online discount program
that highlights local retailers, restaurants and more. Try It Local will
feature one new deal each week, with discounts up to 90 percent
(and always at least 40 percent). For example, subscribers may find
a deal for $20 worth of food and drink at a local restaurant for just
$10. Its free for local residents to sign up and free for Chamber
member businesses to offer a deal.
Were excited about Try It Local. It gives the community even more
reason to explore new businesses and experiences in the Cherokee
County area, it supports the local economy and area companies. Everybody wins, said Pamela W. Carnes, Chamber President & CEO.
We think the Try It Local program has tremendous potential for
businesses in this community.
Local businesses are able to participate in the Try It Local discount
program at no cost and retain 70 percent of total sales of their deal
instead of 50 percent (and in some cases even less) with the national
brands. The local businesss only responsibilities are to determine
the deal and meet the increased demand for its product or service.
Cherokee Countys first deal is set to launch September 28. A new
deal will be released every Wednesday thereafter featuring some of
your favorite local businesses.
Issue 4
OFFICERS
Chair.............................................................................................Ben Looper
Southeast Restoration Group
Chair-Elect...................................................................................Tom Heard
Cherokee Co. Water & Sewerage Authority
Vice-Chair
Community Relations.........................................................Renee Cavan
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Vice-Chair
Economic & Small Business Dev................................... JoEllen Wilson
Reinhardt University
Vice-Chair
Chamber Services........................................................................Jey Willis
State Farm Insurance - Jey Willis Agency
Past Chair..............................................................................Mark Goddard
Cobb Electric Membership Corporation
DIRECTORS
Mandy Sykes Chapman.....................................Roytec Industries, Inc.
Lewis Cline............................................................Bank of North Georgia
Earl Darby.................................................................Darby Funeral Home
Rod Drake........................................................ Georgia Power Company
Phil Eberly............................................................ W.K. Dickson & Co. Inc.
Randy Gravley.......................... WLJA 101.1 FM / WPGY 1580 AM
Rick Ingram.............................................Community & Southern Bank
Rick Kononen................................................ First Cherokee State Bank
Karen Lance.........Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers
Jimmy Mayo.................. Nationwide Insurance - The Mayo Agency
Joan McFather................................................................Retired Educator
Jason Nelms......................................Everlast Synthetic Products, LLC
Michael Owen....................... Lusk Architecture & Construction, Inc.
David Simmons............................ Chattahoochee Technical College
John West..................................................................Express Impressions
Susan White.................................Sequoyah Regional Library System
Kevin Williams......................................................... Chick-fil-A at Canton
STAFF
Continued Pg 2
Pamela W. Carnes, GCCE............................................. President & CEO
Vicky Tucker............................................ Vice-President of Operations
Nichole Parks....................................................... Membership Manager
Gini Mizelle...................................................................... Events Manager
Sharmon Whidby................................................Information Specialist
Paula Willliams........................................... Communications Manager
TRY It Local, continued

The growing popularity of online deal programs has coincided with the economic downturn as consumers look for
new ways to stretch their dollars. Try It Local will not only
provide discounts consumers seek, but also work in partnership with the Chamber to ensure a portion of the proceeds are reinvested in the Chamber for the work they do
for the local business community.
Heres how Try It Local works:

A local business offers a product or service at a minimum
of 40 percent off. Deals could include discounts at local
retailers, salons, dry cleaners, attractions or special events.
The deal is released by email, on Facebook, and at TryItLocal.com.
Buyers click to purchase the offer, print the voucher and
redeem it.
The Try It Local program has helped consumers across the
country save over $570,000 on goods and services while
bringing thousands of customers to the doorsteps of participating local businesses. On behalf of the business community and area residents, Cherokee County is the latest
Chamber to embrace Try It Local.
Were excited to partner with the leadership at the Chamber to bring Try It Local to Cherokee County. This is just
the latest example of the Chambers efforts to help the local
business community not just grow, but truly prosper, said
Try It Local President, Todd Earwood.
Cherokee County residents and business owners can visit
TryItLocal.com/CherokeeCounty to more information or
simply send an email to CherokeeCounty@TryItLocal.com
to subscribe for local deal notifications. To to speak with
someone at the Chamber call 770-345-0400 or email
Sharmon@CherokeeChamber.com.
Friday, November 4th

11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location:
Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center

at the Cherokee County Administration Building
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton
In partnership with
Santa
Sponsor
Sponsored by
Free Admission
Give-Aways
Gift Wrapping
Sweet Shop
Holiday Shopping
Santas Workshop
Childrens Crafts
Holiday Musical
Performances
Photos with Santa
Booth Space & Sponsorships Available!

Booths: $150 Members / $200 Non-Members
Contact Sharmon@CherokeeCounty.com for booth sales &
Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for sponsorship information.
ENTREPRENEURS OF THE MONTH
June Entrepreneur of the Month August Entrepreneur of the Month

Nancy Wesselink
Doug Foley
One Source Employee Assistance Program
Center Cut Catering
The June Entrepreneur of the Month, Nancy Wesselink, has been

a member of the Chamber since 2008. A counselor and trainer,
Dr. Wesselink has owned the One Source Employee Assistance
Program since 2002, but has been in the field for over 15 years.
Her company provides services to over 4,000 employees in manufacturing, utility and government settings. She also has a private
counseling practice and sees approximately 30 people a week in
addition to conducting trainings and workshops on such topics
as Drug Free Workplace, Harassment/Diversity, Team Building,
Dealing with Change in Organizations, and Stress Management.
Doug Foley, August Entrepreneur of the Month, has been a

member of the Chamber since 2008. Doug co-owns Center Cut
Catering the group who prepares your breakfast at Good Morning Cherokee each month.
A proud member of the Georgia Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Nancy is a licensed social worker and certified Employee
Assistance Professional. Her full array of services includes:
Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling
Drug and Alcohol Evaluations
Training Programs for One Source Client Companies
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Case Management for Mandated Employees
Center Cut is a full service catering company that creates customized functions for every budget and food preference. They
can cater your company, civic or charitable event, private party
or sports banquet as well as the momentous events in your life.
A graduate of Leadership Cherokee, Doug is involved in the
community through organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club
of Cherokee County.
Nominations are accepted throughout the year for Entrepreneur of the Month. The monthly winners are honored
during Good Morning Cherokee. Each monthly winner will
be considered for the Entrepreneur of the Year award to
be presented at the Chambers Annual Meeting in January
2012. Visit www.cherokeechamber.com/smBusiness.htm to
view guidelines or download a nomination form.
Congratulations to John Barker, Delphi Global Technology (right), who was

named by Chamber Chairman Ben Looper, Southeast Restoration Group, as
the Chairmans Council Volunteer of the Quarter during the August Good
Morning Cherokee Breakfast.
May 24th-August 22nd
Acru
Brenwood Academy
400 Chambers St, Woodstock

Financial Services
8991 East Cherokee Dr, Canton

Private Schools, Child Care
Resurgens Orthopaedics
15 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Suite 102, Canton
Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgeons
Tarascos Mexican Restaurant

111 Mountain Vista Blvd, Suite 110, Canton
Restaurant
BizChair.com - Belnick, Inc.
Gymboree Play and Music
4350 Ball Ground Hwy, Canton

Dist. Office Furniture
6764 Hickory Flat Hwy, Suite 104, Canton

Childrens Activities
Lakeside Funeral Home
Canton Dairy Queen
121 Claremore Drive, Woodstock

Funeral Homes
2761 Marietta Hwy, Canton

Ice Cream
Cherokee Animal Hospital
Chevron Food Mart/

Krispy Kruncy Chicken

Veterinary Services, Animal Hospital
155 Howell Bridge Rd, Ball Ground

Convenience Stores, Restaurant
Membership Renewals.....
May 21-August 24, 2011
member since
member since
AccuAir Heating and Cooling, Inc.....................................................8/31/2009
Cobb Electric Membership Corporation.............................................5/1/1970
Advertising Dynamics, Inc.................................................................7/27/2010
Credit Union of Georgia...................................................................8/31/1995
Advisor Financial Services, LLP........................................................4/21/2008
CreekSide Bank................................................................................6/14/2006
Albors* Alnet Language and Transportation Services........................6/30/2008
Cruise Holidays.................................................................................8/25/2008
Amedisys Northwest Home Health......................................................6/3/2010
D & D Manufacturing Company, Inc...............................................11/1/1976
Ameris Bank.......................................................................................7/23/2002
Decorating Den Interiors...................................................................6/17/2009
Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation.......................................5/1/1971
Delta Community Credit Union..........................................................7/2/2008
Arbor & Sage, Inc.................................................................................6/3/1994
Dentistry of Olde Towne.....................................................................8/1/1984
Architectural Glass & Waterproofing.................................................7/18/2008
Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation...........................................6/23/2009
AroundAbout Community Magazines..................................................8/1/1997
DocuTEAM, Inc...............................................................................5/26/2006
Audlers Auto Body, Inc.....................................................................5/11/2004
Dove Chocolate Discoveries...............................................................8/4/2010
Bagwell & Spears, Inc..........................................................................5/1/1970
Dress Barn #471, Canton..................................................................4/30/2010
Bank of North Georgia - Woodstock..................................................4/26/1976
Dress Barn #711, Woodstock............................................................4/30/2010
Bath Enterprises, Inc...........................................................................4/14/1998
Eagle Ridge Properties, Inc.................................................................9/6/1989
Best Western, Canon...........................................................................6/25/2007
Enable of Georgia, Inc......................................................................6/26/2001
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers - Debbie Smith. .........5/3/1993
Environmental Management Services..............................................5/20/1994
Bill Holt Chevrolet of Canton...............................................................8/3/2010
Eventmark, LLC...............................................................................10/6/2009
Bobo Construction Company..............................................................8/12/1980
Falany & Hulse Womens Center, P.C..............................................8/12/2004
Bray & Johnson, Attorneys.................................................................10/1/1973
Family Tradition Restaurant...............................................................6/8/2007
BridgeMill Family Medicine Assoc., P.C...........................................8/18/2000
FauxBelle of Gulick Designs..............................................................8/3/2006
Brock CPA, LLC.................................................................................6/19/2008
First Baptist Canton..........................................................................7/26/1991
Brunelle, Morris & Associates, Inc.....................................................7/13/2010
First Care Pediatric Dentistry..............................................................7/2/2010
Charlice Byrd .....................................................................................7/14/2003
First Cherokee Realty, Inc. - James Bagwell....................................5/14/1976
C & K Paving Contractors, Inc.............................................................3/1/2000
Five Talents Wealth Management - Jamie Williams.........................5/23/2007
Canongate Golf Clubs.........................................................................4/21/2006
Forestar Group, Inc...........................................................................6/19/2006
Canton ATA Martial Arts....................................................................3/15/2010
Free Home Traditions.......................................................................5/13/2004
Canton Housing Authority..................................................................8/11/1993
Frosty Frog Creamery.......................................................................4/22/2002
Canton Mill Lofts, LLC........................................................................9/1/1999
Gateway Builders, Inc.......................................................................7/15/2008
Canton Pediatric Dentistry..................................................................6/15/2009
Georgia Dental Implant Center / Gentle Dental Care.......................6/17/2009
Canton Textile Mills, Inc....................................................................7/20/1992
Georgia Dept. of Labor Cobb/Cherokee Career Center......................7/27/2010
Canton Tire & Wheel..........................................................................8/25/1986
Georgia Document Destruction, Inc...................................................9/8/2009
Cherokee Childrens Dentistry............................................................6/15/2007
Georgia Doves..................................................................................8/13/2010
Cherokee Chrysler Dodge Jeep.............................................................6/9/1997
Georgia Highlands Medical Services................................................4/29/2004
Cherokee Co. Historical Society.........................................................7/26/1989
Georgia Mountains Hospice, Inc......................................................6/30/2006
Cherokee Co. Office of the Solicitor General.......................................3/1/2004
Georgia Power Company..................................................................5/11/1970
Cherokee Community Chorale...........................................................8/30/2000
GhostNet, Inc....................................................................................5/21/2002
Cherokee Family Dental.......................................................................8/6/2008
Gleichman & Debranski, LLC..........................................................5/20/1994
Cherokee Ledger News.......................................................................7/14/1995
Goodyear Auto Service Center.........................................................4/22/2008
Cherokee Tribune..................................................................................7/1/1979
Green Water Systems LLC.................................................................6/5/2008
Chick-fil-A of Towne Lake.................................................................7/29/1998
Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia...............................6/17/1998
Chumleys Paving & Grading, Inc........................................................5/9/1996
Hasty Pope LLP................................................................................8/15/1995
City of Canton.....................................................................................7/13/1988
HelmsBriscoe....................................................................................3/20/2009
City of Holly Springs............................................................................1/1/1973
Hydrospec, Inc..................................................................................6/16/2003
City of Waleska...................................................................................8/22/1983
Icon Restoration................................................................................5/17/2010
City of Woodstock............................................................................12/12/1990
IKON Office Solutions.....................................................................6/16/2009
ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring...................................................................3/16/2006
Innovative Parking Concepts, LLC.....................................................5/8/2008
Membership Renewals Continued
Rotary Club of Cherokee County........................................................9/10/2010
Inspired 2 Design, LLC........................................................................ 9/14/2007
S & H Tire Sales, Inc...........................................................................10/7/1976
Insurance Planning Solutions, Inc........................................................ 7/13/2010
S. Bruce ONeal, DDS, PC..................................................................8/24/1998
Isotec International, Inc......................................................................... 8/4/1988
Scrubs n Essentials...............................................................................3/16/2010
J.P. Haynes Lumber Co., Inc................................................................ 7/10/1987
Shanes Rib Shack................................................................................8/21/2009
Mary B. Johnston................................................................................. 6/15/2006
Jane Shelnutt........................................................................................5/25/2004
William J. Johnston.............................................................................. 6/15/2006
Charlie Smiley.....................................................................................6/26/2006
Don Keeter........................................................................................... 3/18/1988
Smith Welding Products, Inc...............................................................6/16/1997
Keith Pritchett Roofing, Inc................................................................. 6/22/1999
Solid Source Realty - Anita Davis.......................................................8/13/2004
Keys Jewelry....................................................................................... 8/22/1979
Southeast Boiler & Rigging, Inc............................................................8/3/2010
Live Clean Inc...................................................................................... 5/22/2003
State Court Judge W. Alan Jordan..........................................................6/5/1987
Jimmy T. Long..................................................................................... 6/14/2006
State Farm Ins. Beth Harrod Agency.....................................................5/4/2010
A. Stuart Loos, DDS............................................................................ 7/14/2000
State Farm Ins. Jey Willis Agency.......................................................8/31/2006
March of Dimes Foundation.................................................................. 7/7/1997
Summit Insurance Group.....................................................................5/15/2001
Meridian Development & Construction Services, Inc......................... 6/19/2006
Superior Business Solutions, LLC.......................................................4/17/2007
Metro Atlanta Ambulance.................................................................... 6/16/2009
Superior Court Chief Judge Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit - Frank C. Mills, III. .....9/1/1978
Metropolitan Dental Associates, PC.................................................... 6/15/2007
Superior Court Judge Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit - Ellen McElyea.....6/6/2002
Minuteman Press.................................................................................. 7/21/2010
Tanglewood Farm Miniatures................................................................6/4/2002
Moore Buick GMC.............................................................................. 4/28/1981
Taste of Italy Italian Restaurant & Pizza...............................................9/5/2008
Morrison Products, Inc......................................................................... 5/23/1990
TermNet Merchant Services................................................................9/13/2005
Moss Family Chiropractic...................................................................... 9/2/2004
The Art of Home Improvement............................................................3/15/2010
MUST Ministries............................................................................... 11/29/1995
The Furniture Guild.............................................................................5/19/2010
Nor-Ral Composite Solutions - Nor-Ral Precision Machining........... 8/15/1996
The Goddard School of Woodstock.......................................................5/4/2005
North Metro Mitigation Services, Inc.................................................. 6/30/2006
The Hope Center..................................................................................7/27/2010
Northside Cherokee Urgent Care......................................................... 6/21/2010
The Price Counseling Center...............................................................6/27/2000
Northside Pharmacy............................................................................. 7/31/1987
Thompson, Meier & King, P.C..............................................................6/1/2000
Oak Leaf Church Canton..................................................................... 4/22/2010
Tom Mileshko Photography...................................................................7/1/1996
Outdoor Effects Landscape Group....................................................... 5/28/2010
Total Roofing Concepts, LLC..............................................................7/30/2009
Kenneth Owen .................................................................................... 7/24/2006
Trilogy Salon, LLC..............................................................................7/25/2008
Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock.................................................. 8/5/2010
U.S. Army Recruiting - Woodstock.....................................................8/23/2007
Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo.......................................................................... 9/9/1999
U.S. Congressman Tom Price................................................................9/6/2005
Pit Stop Sanitation Services, Inc.......................................................... 6/20/2007
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta....................................................5/27/1992
Precision Drilling, Inc.......................................................................... 8/14/2008
Uptronix Inc.........................................................................................5/23/1984
Primus Builders...................................................................................... 9/4/2003
Verizon Wireless..................................................................................3/15/2010
Publix Supermarket - Rose Creek Shopping Center.............................. 6/6/1996
Vulcan Materials Company....................................................................7/6/1987
Publix Supermarket - Centre at Woodstock......................................... 8/27/1998
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc.....................................................................6/16/2005
Publix Supermarket - Free Home Village............................................ 4/26/2004
Wallace Financial Group, Inc...............................................................9/13/2004
Publix Supermarket - Hickory Flat Village......................................... 7/12/2000
Weiner Eye Center, LLC......................................................................6/17/1991
Publix Supermarket - Prominence Point.............................................. 4/26/2004
Wells Fargo..........................................................................................4/26/1970
Publix Supermarket - Riverstone Plaza............................................... 8/27/1998
WellStar..................................................................................................7/6/1995
Publix Supermarket - The Market at Bridgemill................................. 2/17/2000
Willoughby & Sewell Development......................................................6/8/2007
Publix Supermarket - Village Shoppes of East Cherokee.................... 4/26/2004
WLJA - 101.1 FM / WPGY - 1580 AM...............................................8/24/1998
Publix Supermarket - Laurel Canyon Village...................................... 6/28/2010
Woodstock Ear, Nose and Throat...........................................................7/2/2001
Reinhardt University.............................................................................. 5/1/1976
Woodstock Pharmacy & Compounding...............................................5/19/1994
Renasant Bank..................................................................................... 8/17/1999
Woodstock Visitors Center @ Deans Store........................................6/14/2006
Riverstone Graphics, LLC................................................................... 7/31/2009
Yawns Books & More, Inc....................................................................7/9/2004
Rome Braves Baseball......................................................................... 8/17/2009
YWCA of Northwest Georgia................................................................7/9/2007
Rotary Club of Canton......................................................................... 7/29/1999
Zaxbys @ Holly Springs.......................................................................8/2/2005
Rotary Club of Woodstock.....................................................................5/4/2010
New Member Coffee
for a day!
Luncheon sponsor:
Thursday, October 20th

7:45 am
Location:
Chamber Terrace Level
The Chambers Partners in Education Committee, in conjunction with the Cherokee

County School District & Chamber member private schools, will host the 12th Annual
Principal For A Day program on Wednesday, October 19th. This program encourages
increased awareness of public & private education among community leaders and also
furthers relationships between Cherokee County schools and the larger community.
The half-day program will provide participants with the opportunity to learn first-hand
about current educational issues, the changing roles of school administrators and the
daily challenges facing educators, while offering principals the perspective and input of
a person outside of the system. The program will conclude with a seated luncheon from
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Chambers Terrace Level. Special thanks to Credit Union
of Georgia for sponsoring this years luncheon which includes Chattahoochee Technical
College President Dr. Sanford Chandler as featured speaker.
The Chambers Education Committee will review each CEO/Presidents application and
those chosen to participate will be notified. The participants will, during a pre-event
orientation, randomly draw the name of the school where they will serve as Principal
for a Day.
Sponsored by:
New Members are encouraged to join us for a Chamber overview

and the opportunity to meet fellow new members along with key
Chamber and community volunteers. RSVP by October 18th to
Nichole@CherokeeChamber.com.
The CEO/President will accompany the principal, observing daily interaction with staff,
parents, students and the school community. Principals for a Day are encouraged to
actively participate in the day, asking questions and sharing observations of events.
Participants in the Principal for a Day program must be members in good standing of
the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.
Applications will be accepted September 1st-30th. For more information contact the
Chamber at 770-345-0400.
Nomination
Deadline
October 1st
The Chamber began accepting applications on August 1st for the Leadership
Cherokee Class of 2012. Sponsored each year by the Chamber, Leadership
Cherokee boasts more than 440 graduates since the programs inception in
1987. Leadership Cherokee produces experienced leaders for business, civic
and political roles in our community, stated Ben Looper, President of Southeast Restoration Group and 2011 Chamber Chair.
Monthly programs for the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2012 will include a
variety of topics such as education, justice, infrastructure, public safety, healthcare, and city/county/state government. A community service project will also
be integrated into the program, said Jeff Rusbridge, Dyer & Rusbridge, P.C.,
who is the Incoming Chair of the 2012 Leadership Cherokee Steering Committee.
Nominations for the prestigious Leadership Cherokee program will be accepted through October 1st. Following an application and interview process, the
class which varies in size each year - will be chosen in November. Cost for
this nine-month program that begins in January 2012 and concludes in September 2012, is $675 for Chamber members and $825 for non-members. The fee
includes a one-year individual Chamber membership for non-members.
For further information regarding Leadership Cherokee or to receive a nomination form, please contact the Chamber office at 770-345-0400 or e-mail the
Chamber at Info@CherokeeChamber.com.
KNOCK
DOWN
Bowling Tournament
Networking
Food
Cash Bar
Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams!
9-Pin No Tap Tournament
Thursday, October 20th

6:00-8:00pm
Location:
Cherokee Lanes
1149 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114
Bowling : $30 per person
(includes 3 games of bowling, shoes & food)
Spectator Ticket: $10 (includes food, fun & networking)
Sponsored by:
For more information contact Gini@CherokeeChamber.com.
Oct. 14-15
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS.......

Northside Hospital-Cherokees Diabetes Education Program Awarded ADA Recognition
Northside Hospital-Cherokees Diabetes Education Program in Canton has been awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The Program was first recognized by the
ADA in September 2002 and received this prestigious honor by meeting the ADAs National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management
Education Programs. The newest recognition has been approved
through September 2015.
Taught by knowledgeable and certified health-care professionals,
Northside Hospital-Cherokees Diabetes Education Program provides
patients with the highest quality education and most up-to-date information to aid them in the management of their diabetes. Available
for individuals at risk for or who have Type 1, Type 2, gestational or
pre-diabetes, the comprehensive Program teaches participants how to
control their diabetes and adapt a diabetes self-care plan to fit their
lifestyle. Participants learn:

How to count carbohydrates

How to tell the difference between insulin resistance, pre-diabetes and type 1 and 2 diabetes
About blood glucose levels
Nutrition and healthy meal tips
About the factors that impact blood glucose control, not just the
foods we eat
We are honored to receive this continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association, said Leigh Bonacci, RN, BSN, CDE,
coordinator of Northside Hospital-Cherokees Diabetes Education
Program. The recognition process gives health care professionals a
national standard by which to measure the quality of the services they
provide, and it helps consumers to identify quality programs within
their community.
For more information about Northside Hospital-Cherokees Diabetes
Education Program, call 678-493-1503 or visit www.northside.com.
Deputy Director Receives CEM Credential

Cherokee Sheriffs Office Division of Emergency Management Deputy Director Renee Cornelison has been approved by the International
Association of Emergency Managers Certification Commission to
receive the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credential. The
CEM designation is the highest honor of professional achievement
available from the International Association of Emergency Managers,
which has in its membership more than 4,500 emergency managers
representing local, state, and federal government, private industry,
and military emergency managers. The new class of CEM join the
1,640 other emergency managers who were approved for the designation since January, 1993. Deputy Director Cornelisons approval
makes Cherokee County the only emergency management program
in Georgia with both the Director and Deputy Director holding the
CEM credential.
We are very proud of Renee for receiving the highest level of certification within the emergency management profession and of our emergency management division as a whole for their dedication in preparing
our community for all hazards, said Sheriff Roger Garrison.
The International Association of Emergency Managers administers
the CEM program for the profession, and policy decisions and judgments are made by a Commission of respected professionals in the field
of emergency management. The USA-CEM Commission approved
applicants who successfully completed an extensive credentials package, a management essay and a written examination. The credentials
required include experience, references, education, training, and contributions to the emergency management profession. Robby Westbrook,
Director of the Sheriffs Office Division of Emergency management
said: Renee has worked very hard to achieve this high level of recognition and has truly demonstrated her abilities as an emergency
management professional, Deputy Director Cornelison also holds the
highest Georgia Certifications for emergency management including
the Georgia Certified Emergency Manager, and the Georgia Master
Emergency Manager.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia

offers Chamber a Lower Cost Alternative
Are you or do you know of a small business employer in the United States that does not offer their employees health insurance due to
price? No matter what your health insurance needs, you can always
count on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) for a wide
range of options and outstanding value. BCBSGa has a low cost alternative to standard health care plans called, Blue Essentials that may fit
your needs.
Georgias Blue Essential Products are budget-friendly plans that cover
your essential health care needs and give you the options you want.
Employees would receive $20 office visit copays and 80% coinsurance
reimbursement for their in-network covered items. Employees would
also have plans with deductibles of $1,000 or higher. Additionally,
they would receive the protection and personal security of having Blue
Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia as their insuror.
These BCBSGa plans are available at reduced premium rates to eligible business members of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce! Through the group buying power of MemberCare Alliance
of Cherokee CountySM, we are part of a statewide network of over 130
Chambers of Commerce offering these insurance products to Chamber
member businesses. The MemberCare Alliance of Cherokee County
program includes a variety of discounted insurance products, such as:
group term, voluntary and dependent life insurance, group dental insurance, group long term and short term disability, accidental death and
dismemberment and long term care insurance. All these products are,
or course, available through participating Chamber-member insurance
agents.
For more information on these insurance offerings, please call the
Chamber, one of your participating Chamber-member insurance agents,
or Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc., (the company that developed
the MemberCare Alliance of Cherokee County program) at 770-5791214 or 1-800-782-8254 ext. 3035.
Virtual EXPO Sponsor:
Visit the Virtual EXPO

www.TheVirtualExpo.com/CherokeeExpo
Look for the Scavenger Hunt for your chance to win Door Prizes!
Thanks to the Presenting Sponsor Kennesaw State Univer- Over 400 people attended the EXPO which offers business
sity Small Business Development Center for their support -to-business & business-to-community networking.
of the 2011 Business EXPO.
In an emergency,
experience matters
Emergencies happen. And when they do, rest assured
that youll get the best care close to home. Northsides
board-certified emergency medicine physicians and
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified nurses
are just right up the road. We hope we dont have to see
you, but if we do, youll be in the best possible hands.
Visit us online at www.northside.com.
Chamber Photo Opportunities

Chamber Classic
Tournament Winners
August Business After Hours

at the Salvation Army Store
1st Place Northside Hospital Cherokee
Eric Stewart, Patrick Fellers, Mark Hayes, Drew Davis
2nd Place Hasty Pope LLP
Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Congressional Luncheon
Jon Pope, Marion Pope, Tom Pope, Ross Grisham
3rd Place Community & Southern Bank

Mark Randstadler, Rick Ingram, Tony Britton, Ross Brakeville
Representatives of the Chamber Board of Directors and

Governmental Affairs Council attended this years event in
Perry, Georgia.
Congratulations to the following members who have joined the Chamber since
May 21st. Please take the time to welcome and patronize them.
AAA Auto Club South
Wanda Gill
2200 Northlake Pkwy, Suite 129
Tucker, GA 30084-4030
770-723-8025
Travel
C & T Auto Service, Inc.

Julie Gable
9336 Main St
Woodstock, GA 30188-3761
770-926-4276
Automobile Repair & Service Center
Allstate Insurance
Sheree Edmondson
7990 Knox Bride Hwy
Canton, GA 30114-8520
678-493-7952
Insurance
Canton Communicators Toastmasters Club

Steven Van Schooten
Meeting Held At
13 Reinhardt College Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114-2561
770-366-8224
Nonprofit Organization
Applause Performing Arts Conservatory

Karrie Appleton
8012 Cumming Hwy, Suite 105
Canton, GA 30115-9338
770-881-7246
Dance Studio
BizChair.com - Belnick, Inc.
Patti Greco
4350 Ball Ground Hwy
Canton, GA 30114-7362
770-721-8200
Dist. Office Furniture
Brenwood Academy
Mary Dean Townsend
8991 East Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
770-704-4925
Private Schools, Child Care
Brown and Caldwell
Craig Ferguson
990 Hammond Dr NE, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30328-5506
770-394-2997
Engineering, Environmental/
Wastewater & Process Engineering
Building Materials Surplus
Tim Roland
104 Bell Parkway
678-445-3230
Building Materials
Canton Dairy Queen

Ted Owens
2761 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114-3957
770-479-3156
Ice Cream
Cherokee County Master Gardeners
Dot Martin
100 North St, Suite G21
Canton, GA 30114-2779
770-479-0420
Cherokee Rhythm and Smooth
John Vasicak
149 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Suite 11
Canton, GA 30114-5298
678-918-2314
Dance Studio - Ballroom
Chevron Food Mart/
Krispy Kruncy Chicken
Danny Dutta
155 Howell Bridge Rd
Ball Ground, GA 30107-3890
770-735-1540
Convenience Stores, Restaurant
Comfort Zone HVAC
Wayne Buras
455 Wilbanks Dr
Ball Ground, GA 30107-6003
770-213-2665
Heating & Air Sales & Service
Custom Resume Services

Carol Montgomery
678-445-5515
Resume Services
Devcon Security
Vicki Conner
2030 Powers Ferry Rd SE, Ste 220
Atlanta, GA 30339-5016
404-956-9623
Security Systems
DI Web Management
Chris North
135 Loblolly Cir
Peachtree City, GA 30269-2034
770-487-8741
Web Design
Dixie Exterminators Inc.
Brenda Gayton
893 Church St
Marietta, GA 30060-8973
770-424-1300
Pest Control
Dr. Bob Eddy
1550 Owens Store Rd
Canton, GA 30115-8903
770-720-7600
Individuals
Elite Ops Airsoft, LLC
Steve Lukowski
857 Hickory Flat Hwy, Suite B
Canton, GA 30115-3407
678-341-9243
Sports / Entertainment
Elite Trim Service, Inc.
Teresa Teeples
1478 Rucker Circle
770-442-9491
Interior Trim Carpentry
Financial Benefits
Carla Clendenon
208 Deer Park Trail
Canton, GA 30114-6650
678-231-0291
Financial Assistance
Fine Tuned
Tim Sinclair
1811 Eagle Drive
866-614-4388
Home Theater Installation
Live On Yellow Ribbon Cherokee County

Judy Merritt
1717 Indian Ridge Dr
404-376-5211
Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill

Sean McEntegart
120 Chambers St
678-837-6836
Restaurant
Miche Chic
Erin Hay
100 Covey Lee Cove
Canton, GA 30115-2745
404-421-1217
Retail Womens Apparrel,
Retail Womens Accessories
Bill Sebring
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr
770-592-3500
Individual
Sequoyah High School
Elliott Berman
4485 Hickory Road
Canton, GA 30115
770-345-1474
Education
SIGN*A*RAMA
Steven Dabbs
9425 Highway 92, Suite 166
678-494-4841
Sign Company
Georgia Hospice by Harden

Anita Jones
2001 Professional Way, Suite 240
770-592-3688
Hospice Care
Debra Murdock
930 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114
770-479-4112
Individual
Gymboree Play & Music

Lisa Fisher
6764 Hickory Flat Hwy, Suite 104
Canton, GA 30115-9335
770-720-1377
Childrens Activities
New Horizon Home Services

Nathan Smith
5811 Priest Rd
Acworth, GA 30102-2104
770-316-9333
Remodeling Contractor
State Farm Insurance

Trummie Patrick III Agency
Trummie Patrick III
191 Riverstone Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114-2449
770-720-7200
Insurance
Hillcrest Orchards
Jane Hale
9696 Hwy 52 E
Ellijay, GA 30536-8078
706-273-3838
Apple Farm & Festival, Tourism
North GA CPA Services, PC

Jamie Pritchett
1194 Buckhead Crossing, Suite B
Woodstock, GA 30189
770-926-5302
Accountants
Synergy Strategic Solutions

Jim Vadino
185 Stockwood Dr, Suite 180
770-591-9615
Network Integrations, Cabling, Wireless
Impact Design Build Contractors

Mike Weber
2258 Holly Springs Pkwy, Suite 100
Canton, GA 30115-9583
678-880-1702
Construction
Professional Concrete of GA
Aly McLain
5060 Sugar Pike Rd, Suite 103
Canton, GA 30115-5407
770-475-7029
Concrete Contractor
Tarascos Mexican Restaurant

Humberto Magana
111 Mountain Vista Blvd, Suite 110
Canton, GA 30115-1302
770-720-1120
Restaurant
Barbara Jacoby
221 West Main St
Canton, GA 30114-2746
770-704-4228
Individual
Prudential Georgia Realty

Paul Thomas
2340 Towne Lake Pkwy, Suite 150
770-317-1449
Real Estate Agents & Brokers - Commercial
The Custom Suit Shop, Inc.

Stephanie Garrett
1395 S Marietta Pkwy SE, Suite 116
404-869-3113
Retail Clothing - Custom Suits
Resurgens Orthopaedics
Traci Westfelt
15 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Suite 102
Canton, GA 30114-5259
678-505-4455
Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgeons
Wellpath Center
Scott Davis
3590 Cherokee St, Suite 401
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5934
770-218-1166
Chiropractors
Scott Kravitz Agency

Scott Kravitz
50 Holt Rd
404-543-8478
Insurance
Woodstock Quality Paint & Body Inc

Barbara Harris
9285 Main St
770-926-3898
Automobile Body Shop
Kenneth W. Axt & Associates Inc.

Carleen Axt
1912 Tripp Road
770-928-8700
Painting Contractors
Lagasse Construction Inc.
Felix Lagasse
775 Lummus Road
Cumming, GA 30040-6870
678-513-1715
Brick / Stone Masonry
Workshops
Presented By
Customer Service
September 28th
11:30 am - 2 pm (Lunch is provided)
Cost: $30 Members / $55 Non-members
Business Accounting
September 14th
11:30 am 2 pm (Lunch is provided)

This workshop will provide an overview of the three financial statements, the purposes and major elements of each
and how they fit together. It will also cover some basic accounting principles, such as conservatism, materiality and
provide an update on any new tax issues or authoritative
accounting pronouncements that affect small businesses.
Speaker:
Dr. John Yelvington, CPA.
Assistant Professor of Economics, Reinhardt University
Must Register by Monday, September 12th.
HR Workshop
September 21st
11:30 am 2 pm (Lunch is provided)
This workshop will focus on areas of human resources
responsibility that exist within most small business operations and educate you on ways to efficiently manage them and protect your business from problems later.
Topics will include: writing your policy and procedures
manual and the key elements it should cover; selecting
and managing employee benefits; I-9 compliance; employee management; recruiting, retention, disciplinary
counseling, termination and layoff.
Speaker:
Pilar Neal, Superior Business Solutions
This workshop gives attendees a greater understanding

of why customers defect, a way to examine their own beliefs on customer service, six keys to delivering extraordinary service, and techniques for building relationships
and following-up with customers.
Speaker:
Julianne Rivera, The Training Edge Group LLC
Introduction to OSHA
October 5th
9:00 am - Noon
(Continental breakfast provided)
This comprehensive workshop provides the audience
with an in-depth overview of the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA). No employer should engage in the conduct of hiring employees before knowing
full well their rights and responsibilities with regards to
ensuring they provide a place of employment that is free
from recognized hazards.
Speaker:
Jerry Daniels, North Georgia Safety Training Institute
Must Register by Monday, October 3rd.
To register for a workshop call the Chamber

office at 770-345-0400 or
visit www.CherokeeChamber.com.
All workshops are held in the Chambers Terrace
Level, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114.
Payment must be made prior to the event date, in order to hold your seat. Refunds are not offered. If you
cancel 48 hours in advance, a credit for a future workshop will be issued.
Presented By
Monthly networking events held

in Chamber member businesses.
No program - simply networking!
September 27th
4:30-6:00 pm
September 1st
7:00 am
Sponsor Location:
Sponsor:
2205 Riverstone Blvd, Suite 256

Canton, GA 30114
Supported by: Center Cut Catering
RSVP to Gini@CherokeeChamber.com by September 23rd.
October 25th
4:30-6:00 pm
Sponsor Location:
Program:
United Way of Cherokee County

Campaign Kick-Off
RSVP by 5pm on August 30th.
October 6th
7:00 am
Sponsor:
1001 Univeter Road

Canton, GA 30115
RSVP to Gini@CherokeeChamber.com by October 21st.
November 15th
4:30-6:00 pm
RSVP by 5pm on October 4th.
November 3rd
7:00 am
Sponsor:
Sponsor Location:
RSVP by 5pm on November 1st.

120 Mountain Brook Dr
Canton, GA 30115
Breakfast meetings are held at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center located in the Cherokee County Administration Building, 1130
Bluffs Parkway in Canton. Cost is $15 at the door. Reservations are due to
the Chamber office by 5pm on Tuesday before the breakfast on Thursday.
RSVP to Gini@CherokeeChamber.com by Novemer 11th.
NO SHOWS WILL BE BILLED
September-November 2011 calendar

Activity dates are subject to change at the request of the Chair, Committee or Chamber Staff.
Please call the Chamber @ 770-345-0400 to RSVP and/or to confirm date and time.
All meetings will be held at the Chamber Office, located at 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton (Exit 14/I-575) unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, September 1
7:00 am............................................................................................................ Good Morning Cherokee
Location: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center
located in the Cherokee County Administration Building
Sponsor: Northisde Hospital-Cherokee
9:00 am..................................................................................................................Executive Committee
9:00 am............................................................................... Principal For A Day Applications Accepted
Monday, September 5
Chamber office closed in observance of Labor Day
Wednesday, Septemer 7
7:30-8:30 am..................................................................................................Existing Industry Meeting
5:00-6:30 pm.......................................................................... Elected Officials Appreciation Reception
Friday, September 9
8:30 am................................................................................................................................Going Green
Monday, September 12
9:30 am..................................................................................................................... Finance Committee
10:00 am-4:00 pm....................................................................KSU SBDC Representative at Chamber
Wednesday, September 14
11:30 am-2:00 PM..................................................................................................BLASTT Workshop
Business Accounting
Friday, October 14
4-10:00 pm................................................................................................................... Cherokee Pignic
Location: Heritage Park, Canton
Saturday, October 15
10:00 am-6:00 pm........................................................................................................ Cherokee Pignic
Location: Heritage Park, Canton
Wednesday, October 19
................................................................................................................................Principal For A Day
12:30 pm-2:30 pm.............................................................................. Principal For A Day Luncheon
Thursday, October 20
7:45 am..................................................................................................................New Member Coffee
Sponsored by: Repro Products, Inc.
6-8:00 pm................................................................................... Knock-Down Bowling Tournament
Friday, October 21
8:30 am...............................................................................................................................Going Green
Tuesday, October 25
10:00 am.................................................................................................... Jingle Bell $hop Orientation
4:30-6:00 pm........................................................................................................ Business After Hours
Sponsor Location: Cherokee Co. Senior Services
Thursday, October 27
Noon.......................................................................................................12@12 Networking Luncheon
8:00 am....................................................................................................... Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, October 28
7:30 am.............................................................................................Regional Issues Advisory Council
City of Woodstock Magnolia Hall, 108 Arnold Mill Rd, Bldg. C
Friday, September 16
8:00-11:30 am.....................................................................................Leadership Cherokee Graduation
Tuesday, November 1
5:00 pm...................................................................................... Good Morning Cherokee RSVPs Due
11:30 am-2:00 pm...................................................................................................BLASTT Workshop
HR Workshop
Thursday, November 3
7:00 am........................................................................................................... Good Morning Cherokee
Sponsor:BB&T
Noon........................................................................................................12@12 Networking Luncheon
Tuesday, September 27
4:30-6:00 pm......................................................................................................... Business After Hours
Sponsor Location: Integrated Financial Advisory
11:30 am-2:00 PM..................................................................................................BLASTT Workshop
Customer Service
Friday, September 30
11:00 am-3:00 pm.............................................. Leadership Cherokee Class of 2012 Planning Session
5:00 pm................................................................................ Principal For A Day Application Deadline
Saturday, October 1............................................................ Leadership Cherokee Nomination Deadline
Monday, October 3
10:00 am-4:00 pm....................................................................KSU SBDC Representative at Chamber
Tuesday, October 4
5:00 pm....................................................................................... Good Morning Cherokee RSVPs Due
9:00 am-Noon.........................................................................................................BLASTT Workshop
Introduction to OSHA
3:30 pm........................................................................................ Teen Leadership Steering Committee
Thursday, October 6
7:00 am............................................................................................................ Good Morning Cherokee
Sponsor: LGE Community Credit Union
9:00 am..................................................................................................................Executive Committee
9:00 am..............................................................................................Principal For A Day Orientation
Friday, October 7
8:30 am....................................................................................................Governmental Affairs Council
3:00 pm.............................................................................................. Workforce Development Council
9:00 am.................................................................................................................Executive Committee

Friday, November 4
11:00am-8:00 am......................................................................................................... Jingle Bell $hop
Monday, November 7th
10:00 am-4:00 pm...................................................................KSU SBDC Representative at Chamber
Tuesday, November 8
Noon.......................................................................................................12@12 Networking Luncheon
Wednesday, November 9
Noon-2:00 pm....................................................2011 & 2012 Executive Committee Planning Session
2:30-3:30 pm.......................................................................................New Board Member Orientation
3:30 pm................................................................................................................Education Committee
Friday, November 11
8:30 am...............................................................................................................................Going Green
Tuesday, November 15
4:30-6:00 pm........................................................................................................ Business After Hours
Sponsor Location: Southeast Restoration Group
Wednesday, November 16
10:30 am.................................................................................................................. Finance Committee
8:00 am...................................................................................................... Board of Directors Meeting
8:40 am-2:00 pm......................................................................... Board of Directors Planning Session
Thursday & Friday, November 24 -25
Chamber office closed in observance of Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 29
5:00 pm...................................................................................... Good Morning Cherokee RSVPs Due

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Cherokee County, Georgia

Where Metro Meets the Mountains

Try It Local Launching

TRY It Local, continued

Heres how Try It Local works:

Friday, November 4th

Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center

Booth Space & Sponsorships Available!

ENTREPRENEURS OF THE MONTH

June Entrepreneur of the Month August Entrepreneur of the Month

One Source Employee Assistance Program

Center Cut Catering

The June Entrepreneur of the Month, Nancy Wesselink, has been

Doug Foley, August Entrepreneur of the Month, has been a

Congratulations to John Barker, Delphi Global Technology (right), who was

May 24th-August 22nd

400 Chambers St, Woodstock

8991 East Cherokee Dr, Canton

Tarascos Mexican Restaurant

BizChair.com - Belnick, Inc.

Gymboree Play and Music

4350 Ball Ground Hwy, Canton

6764 Hickory Flat Hwy, Suite 104, Canton

Lakeside Funeral Home

Canton Dairy Queen

121 Claremore Drive, Woodstock

2761 Marietta Hwy, Canton

Cherokee Animal Hospital

Chevron Food Mart/

2424 Marietta Hwy, Canton

155 Howell Bridge Rd, Ball Ground

May 21-August 24, 2011

AccuAir Heating and Cooling, Inc.....................................................8/31/2009

Cobb Electric Membership Corporation.............................................5/1/1970

Advertising Dynamics, Inc.................................................................7/27/2010

Credit Union of Georgia...................................................................8/31/1995

Advisor Financial Services, LLP........................................................4/21/2008

Albors* Alnet Language and Transportation Services........................6/30/2008

Amedisys Northwest Home Health......................................................6/3/2010

D & D Manufacturing Company, Inc...............................................11/1/1976

Decorating Den Interiors...................................................................6/17/2009

Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation.......................................5/1/1971

Delta Community Credit Union..........................................................7/2/2008

Arbor & Sage, Inc.................................................................................6/3/1994

Dentistry of Olde Towne.....................................................................8/1/1984

Architectural Glass & Waterproofing.................................................7/18/2008

Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation...........................................6/23/2009

AroundAbout Community Magazines..................................................8/1/1997

Audlers Auto Body, Inc.....................................................................5/11/2004

Dove Chocolate Discoveries...............................................................8/4/2010

Bagwell & Spears, Inc..........................................................................5/1/1970

Dress Barn #471, Canton..................................................................4/30/2010

Bank of North Georgia - Woodstock..................................................4/26/1976

Dress Barn #711, Woodstock............................................................4/30/2010

Bath Enterprises, Inc...........................................................................4/14/1998

Eagle Ridge Properties, Inc.................................................................9/6/1989

Best Western, Canon...........................................................................6/25/2007

Enable of Georgia, Inc......................................................................6/26/2001

Environmental Management Services..............................................5/20/1994

Bill Holt Chevrolet of Canton...............................................................8/3/2010

Bobo Construction Company..............................................................8/12/1980

Falany & Hulse Womens Center, P.C..............................................8/12/2004